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If you're keen to reduce your environmental footprint but need help determining where to begin, this track is for you. We'll explore what sustainable living entails, its benefits, and the barriers you may encounter. We'll conclude by offering actionable steps to address these obstacles. While living a more sustainable and eco-friendly life is important, it can sometimes feel daunting. It's common to feel like the challenges outweigh the benefits, and the practicalities of starting a sustainability journey can be overwhelming. 

Sustainable living involves considering the impact of your lifestyle on the environment and finding ways to live in a more environmentally conscious manner. While it's easy to feel helpless as an individual, power lies in the collective effort of making simple changes and raising awareness. Working together is what leads to progress. Join us to discover how you can make a meaningful impact and address the climate emergency.

Further info:

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Reading List

• [Book] Exploring Sustainable Consumption: Environmental Policy and the Social Sciences Maurie J. Cohen and Joseph Murphy 
• [Book] Principles of Sustainable Living: A New Vision for Health, Happiness, and Prosperity Richard R. Jurin
• [Book] Sharing the World: Sustainable Living and Global Equity in the 21st Century Michael Carley and Phillip Spapens
• [Article] Sustainable Living in Finland: Combating Climate Change in Everyday Life Arto O. Salonen, Jani Siirila, and Mikko Valtonen
• [Article] Why Do People Hate Vegans? The Guardian
• [Blog] Oxfam's Top Tips for Sustainable Living Oxfam
• [Report] Key Findings United Nations
• [Guide] Biodiversity - our strongest natural defense against climate change United Nations
• [Guide] Causes and Effects of Climate Change United Nations
• [Guide] Your money matters Which
• [Article] Why today’s pricing is sabotaging sustainability Kearney 
• [Article] Why Your Healthy Habits Don’t Stick—And How To Change It—According To A Behavioral Sustainability Scientist Noma Nazish
• [Website] Meat Free Monday Meat Free Monday 
• [Article] 9 Ways to Actually Adopt the Better Habits You Know Will Help You Succeed Entrepreneur
• [Article] How we're promoting sustainable living WWF